Energy bars are promoted as healthy snacks even though they are usually loaded with added sugar and have similar nutritional value to a candy bar. However, it cannot be argued that they are a very convenient food source to keep at hand.
Nutritionist and health coach Simrun Chopra shared an easy solution to the predicament with HT Lifestyle, in the form of her very own amaranth cranberry energy bars recipe. The detailed steps to make the snack are presented as follows. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: puffed amaranth, hemp seeds, lemon zest, roasted pistachios, cranberries, flax seeds, and desiccated coconut. Once the honey and nut mixture has cooled, add it to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press down to create an even surface and a layer at least one centimetre thick. For best results, use homemade nut butters.
